Game 56: Red Wings 3, Toronto 1

Toronto, ON (2/21/70)- Roy Edwards made 46 saves and Nick Libett scored twice as the Red Wings beat the Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-1, for their seventh straight victory.

Edwards came 56 seconds away from a shutout, but Paul Henderson spoiled it with a backhand over Edwards' right shoulder.

Dale Rolfe, acquired via trade from Los Angeles on Friday with Gary Croteau for Garry Monahan and Matt Ravlich, had two assists in his Red Wings debut.

The Red Wings (29-16-11) are one point behind Chicago for the fourth and final playoff spot in the East Division.


Detroit's Pete Stemkowski eludes Tim Horton on Saturday night

DET 1-1-1 = 3
TOR 0-0-1 = 1

1st Period
DET- Libett (MacGregor, Delvecchio) 10:24

2nd Period
DET- Howe (Rolfe, Karlander) 18:52

3rd Period
DET- Libett (Rolfe, Delvecchio) 1:48
TOR- Henderson (unassisted) 19:04

Shots on Goal
DET 10-11-8 = 29
TOR 21-11-15 = 47

Goalies
Edwards (DET); Gamble (TOR)

Power Plays
DET 0-for-2; TOR 0-for-3

Penalty Minutes
DET 8; TOR 6

Fights
None